Finding the Third Proportional to 93,249 and 140,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,249 and 140,649 is: 212,143.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,249 : 140,649 = 140,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,249/140,649 = 140,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,249x = 140,649 × 140,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,249x = 19,782,141,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,782,141,201/93,249 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,143.20
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